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« on: March 08, 2012, 06:38:34 pm » |
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Where do you buy AC parts from? My inducer wheel came apart and I need to buy another one. Where do I buy it?
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charles
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« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2012, 06:41:36 pm » |
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what is an inducer wheel?  iv heard of an idler wheel and a compressor clutch pulley, but never an inducer wheel. what kind of vehicle are you working on or is it a hm hvac? |
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Why should I trade one tyrant three thousand miles away for three thousand tyrants one mile away? An elected legislature can trample a man's rights as easily as a king can!
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charles
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« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2012, 07:00:00 pm » |
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Why should I trade one tyrant three thousand miles away for three thousand tyrants one mile away? An elected legislature can trample a man's rights as easily as a king can!
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TexasLacy
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« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2012, 07:07:38 pm » |
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You're in luck! I happen to be an HVACR technician. pm me your location, and the problem and I'll see what I can do for you.
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Marines I see as two breeds, Rottweilers or Dobermans, because Marines come in two varieties, big and mean, or skinny and mean. They're aggressive on the attack and tenacious on defense. They've got really short hair and they always go for the throat.
RAdm. "Jay" R. Stark, USN; 10 November 1995
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TexasLacy
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« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2012, 07:09:40 pm » |
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Is it your draft induction motor? sounds like it. There are a few things to check before changing that part. Could be quite a few other things, Don't spend your money just yet...
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Marines I see as two breeds, Rottweilers or Dobermans, because Marines come in two varieties, big and mean, or skinny and mean. They're aggressive on the attack and tenacious on defense. They've got really short hair and they always go for the throat.
RAdm. "Jay" R. Stark, USN; 10 November 1995
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coyote hunter
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« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2012, 07:33:01 pm » |
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I'm an a/c tech too. Let me know if I can help
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charles
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« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2012, 07:34:45 pm » |
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for you hvac guroos. is the blower fan (squirrel cage fan) what they consider or call an inducer wheel?
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grittydog
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« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2012, 07:36:22 pm » |
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This what it should look like. Mine is missing a few blades. I live near Houston and hopefully I can just go and pick one up.  |
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« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2012, 07:55:31 pm » |
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That is a blower wheel. An inducer motor or fan is actually the heating ventilation on a fuel fired furnace. Its a small motor near the burners mist of the time. The blower wheel is a bigger motor inside of the squirrel cage usually in the bottom ofvthe inside unit. Somewhere on the inside of that unit is a data plate. Should have a model and serial number on it. You'll need those numbers to find the right wheel. Oh that data plate could be in the furnace section or in the blower cabinet. While your getting that wheel id get another motor capacitor. Just a couple bucks and is a simple part to switch. Pm me if you wanna talk over the phone about it
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TexasLacy
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« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2012, 07:55:39 pm » |
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an inducer wheel is on your draft fan. It is called a forced draft as opposed to just letting the exhaust naturally draft due to heat. It pretty much comes standard on most furnaces nowadays. Gritty dog, how big is it? Charles, your blower, and draft induction fan are two different things. They move totally different amounts of air.
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Marines I see as two breeds, Rottweilers or Dobermans, because Marines come in two varieties, big and mean, or skinny and mean. They're aggressive on the attack and tenacious on defense. They've got really short hair and they always go for the throat.
RAdm. "Jay" R. Stark, USN; 10 November 1995
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TexasLacy
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« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2012, 07:57:38 pm » |
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While your getting that wheel id get another motor capacitor. Just a couple bucks and is a simple part to switch
good advice, definetely change the start cap |
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Marines I see as two breeds, Rottweilers or Dobermans, because Marines come in two varieties, big and mean, or skinny and mean. They're aggressive on the attack and tenacious on defense. They've got really short hair and they always go for the throat.
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charles
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« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2012, 08:01:22 pm » |
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thats what i thought txlacy. 1 site showed the blower wheel or squirrle cage and another site should something like what you explained near the heater unit. iv always heard them refered to as a cage or blower wheel.
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« Reply #12 on: March 08, 2012, 08:06:02 pm » |
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we just call them blowers, before I got into the business, I always heard of them called squirrel cage fans. Same thing...
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Marines I see as two breeds, Rottweilers or Dobermans, because Marines come in two varieties, big and mean, or skinny and mean. They're aggressive on the attack and tenacious on defense. They've got really short hair and they always go for the throat.
RAdm. "Jay" R. Stark, USN; 10 November 1995
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« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2012, 09:08:34 pm » |
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If your wheel rusted away and broke it's a good time to have a qualified technician come check your unit out. Most gas furnaces will develop cracks or rusted out holes in the heat exchanger. These can put you to sleep permanately.
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TexasLacy
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« Reply #15 on: March 08, 2012, 10:21:02 pm » |
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If your wheel rusted away and broke it's a good time to have a qualified technician come check your unit out. Most gas furnaces will develop cracks or rusted out holes in the heat exchanger. These can put you to sleep permanately.
good advice. In the interest of saving you money, It is an easy enough process. If you dont have a camera scope, you can use a flashlight and a mirror. Shine the light in where the fire goes in at, and use a telescoping mirror to look for light coming out of any cracks. If they are there, they will show up then. But, like Buddylee said, you will always be better off having a trained professional give it a once over just to make damn sure. |
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Marines I see as two breeds, Rottweilers or Dobermans, because Marines come in two varieties, big and mean, or skinny and mean. They're aggressive on the attack and tenacious on defense. They've got really short hair and they always go for the throat.
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grittydog
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« Reply #16 on: March 08, 2012, 10:37:17 pm » |
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I already have it out, I will call around in the morning and pick one up. Im glad it went out now and not in August. What sucks is the unit is only 6 yrs old. Thanks for the replies
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« Reply #17 on: March 08, 2012, 10:38:09 pm » |
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pm me if you need any additional help. im an asermaditioner fixit man myself, not good at much else.
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tnhillbilly
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« Reply #18 on: March 09, 2012, 12:34:17 am » |
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Ive got a question too. Mine ain't broke yet....... but when the air comes on or the heat in the evenings, there is a REAL musty smell comes thru the vents will almost choke you, and is heck on my allergies. Had a guy come out and he didnt have a clue.
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charles
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« Reply #19 on: March 09, 2012, 06:53:05 am » |
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Ive got a question too. Mine ain't broke yet....... but when the air comes on or the heat in the evenings, there is a REAL musty smell comes thru the vents will almost choke you, and is heck on my allergies. Had a guy come out and he didnt have a clue.
ck for the occational dead rat in the vent.  |
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